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Mayor Gamec recognized Jim Luchia from Troop 524 who was attending the meeting to receive his citizenship in the community merit badge. Case #3: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed Height and Size Restrictions for Accessory Buildings: Case of Wayne Steinke Community Development Director Frolik stated that City Code restricts accessory structure building heights to 16 feet inside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). The total amount of accessory structure space allowed on a parcel is regulated by parcel size. The City received an application from Wayne Steinke for a conditional use permit to exceed the detached accessory building height and size restrictions established in City Code for the property located at 15661 Juniper Ridge Drive NW. The subject property is approximately .7 acres in size and is located within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). The applicant is proposing to construct a detached accessory building that will be approximately 21 feet 5 inches in height, which results in about a 6-foot deviation from City Code. The applicant would like to exceed the 16-foot height restriction in order to match the Clerestory architectural style of the home. In addition, the applicant is proposing to install an 8-foot overhead garage door versus the standard 7-foot door. The building is also being designed with 18-inch deep trusses in order to eliminate the need for support posts on the interior of the building. The Planning Commission met and conducted a public hearing on August 29. There were no verbal comments submitted at the hearing. It was noted that part of the applicant's submittal included a petition supporting the request that was signed by eight neighboring property owners. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request to exceed the accessory building height and size restrictions. Councilmember Anderson noted that the forms for the concrete were already in and she would prefer that they do things in the right order. She inquired if there would be bathroom facilities in the building, Mr. Steinke replied no, explaining that it would simply be a workshop for himself. Councilmember Anderson inquired if the building will comply with the covenants. Mr. Steinke replied yes, explaining that building will match the style of the house. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to adopt Resolution #02-09-229 adopting Findings of Fact #0629, in the affirmative, relating to Wayne and Pamela Steinke's request for a conditional use permit to exceed accessory building height and size requirements on the property at 15661 Juniper Drive NW. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Anderson, Hendriksen, and Kurak. Voting No: None. City Council/September 11, 2002 Page 15 of 31